Here are some behind the scene images from the comedian-turned-actor’s debut movie…

After conquering the television space, Kapil Sharma is all set to make a mark in films. The actor was initially going to debut with Yash Raj Films’ Bank Chor but later backed out citing date issues. Sharma will now make his Bollywood debut with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu. The film, which started shooting its first schedule in November 2014, is a comedy film directed by duo Abbas-Mastan.

We got our hands on a few images from the shoot where Kapil is seen romancing Manjari Phadnis, in some foreign location. Manjari is one of the many female leads in the film. The actors were dressed in matching blacks. While Kapil was seen wearing a black pathani suit, Manjari was seen in a sexy black one piece dress.

The film will see Kapil romancing a bevy of B-Town beauties, just as the title of the film suggests. Apart from Manjari, KKPK also stars Elli Avram, Simran Kaur Mundi and Amrita Puri, Varun Sharma, Arbaaz Khan and Supriya Pathak in important roles.

The filmmaker talks about his love for movies based on social issues

Known for making potboilers like Dabangg and its sequel, actor-turned-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan says he would loved to make a film on the lines of PK, which is both entertaining and gives a social message.Arbaaz’s third film as a producer Dolly Ki Doliis a romantic comedy about a runaway bride, who cons grooms. The movie has been directed by debutant Abhishek Dogra and stars Sonam Kapoor, Pulkit Samrat, Rajkummar Rao, Varun Sharma. ”This is just my third film as a producer. I would love to do a social issue based film which has a message… something on the lines of PK, Munnabhai series, OMG. If I come across some script like that I will definitely do it,” Arbaaz said during a promotional event for Dolly Ki Dolly here last night.

Last two films that Arbaaz produced featured his brother Salman Khan. However, his third venture does not star the Bollywood superstar and Arbaaz cited lack of suitability behind Salman’s absence from Dolly Ki Doli. ”Our intention has always been to make a good film.This film didn’t require him. It would have been lopsided with him. These people (star cast) are perfect for the film as they fit into the characters very well,” the 47-year-old director-producer said.

Even though Salman may not be a part of his Arbaaz’s third project, the filmmaker has roped in his wife Malaika Arora Khan for an item song in Dolly. Malaika has featured in her husband’s previous projects as well. ”Malaika’s appearance is not forced. It works for the film. Whenever we have included her, it was because of the requirement. This song (Fashion Khatam) required someone like her and I am saying this as a producer and not as a husband.

She was perfect for the song,” he said. Dolly Ki Doli hits theatres today.

Yes, it seems like a mix of few of the recently released Bollywood films – Ladies vs Ricky Bahl and Daawat-e-Ishq - to be precise, but Dolly Ki Dolistill has its heart at the right place. Leaving aside the similarities in the concept, the treatment to Dolly ki Doli is very different. An easy breezy film entertains and makes you laugh. Despite having some major flaws in its narrative and plotline, here are 5 reasons why DKD still manages to be a fun time watch!

A 90-minute film, after ages!

Have you also been bored watching 3 hour long films that makes you play treasure hunt with your brains? Have you also waited for some films to flash the ‘The End’ board? Then, Dolly Ki Doli is your film. At approximately 90 minutes of runtime, DKD is a rather pleasant and a shorter film that starts fast and ends faster! Needless to say, the boredom and tha pain inflicted is also less. Remember I, anyone?

Sonam’s vivacious avatar:

People say, ‘she can’t act’ but nobody can ace roles like an Aaisha or a Khoobsurat better than this B-town fashionista. DKD has her in a similar space as well. Bubbly, vivacious and brimming with energy, Sonam’s con-woman avatar definitely brings the house down. Rather pleasant, if not outstanding, it is Sonam’s antics that keep you hooked to the screen. Our desi version of the Run-away (with the money!) bride, Sonam commands screen presence in a film that has three heroes!

Rajkumar Rao:

This man can do wonders. Whether it’s playing the obsessed horny lover in Ragini MMS or its the more nuanced, subtle performance in Citylights or the power-packed lawyer in Shahid, Rajkumar is the new ‘it’ boy of Bollywood. He does not have too much of screen time but he steals the thunder in whatever little he did-especially with his almost perfect Haryanvi accent and typical launde-waale-mannerisms.

Rajesh Sharma and Archana Puran Singh’s mad antics:

The director had a stellar cast but he could not make full use of it. While Rajkumar Rao and Sonam still managed to stand out, the other performances added to the laughter and the emotions but could not stand out as much. Pulkit seemed lost in thoughts, trying too hard to ape Salman’s Dabangg avatar. Varun is cute but that’s just it. It was only Rajesh Sharma as Rajkumar’s dad and Archana Puran Singh as Varun’s loud motormouth Punjabi mom who managed to make their presence felt amongst a sea of talented supporting cast from the ensemble.

It would have been better if it was kept a surprise but the producer and the team went all out, talking about the same. But even if you knew Saif would be there, you would be least expecting it when it actually happens! And Saif’s nawabi avatar simply left us floored. We wonder why no one ever made an Indianised version of Prince Charming with Saifu! Other than Saif, it’s Malaika who sizzles in the only memorable track from the album-Fashion Khatam. Reminiscing Munni, Malaika’s Ragini gave the ‘puri Kantar’ the required ‘Energee’.

Sonam Kapoor plays a con-tastic looteri dulhan in this one. Read on to know what I thought of Arbaaz Khan’s latest offering…

After the gigantic success of Dabangg and Dabangg 2, Arbaaz Khan had the Herculean task on his shoulders to give the audiences an entertainer that could beat his previous records. Did his latest movie deliver? Read on to find out…

What’s it about

Sonam Kapoor is Dolly, the looteri dulhan who is out to get every rich and horny bachelor in town. She operates with a team of confidantes who pretend to be her family helping her carry out all the scam weddings and the loot thereafter! Pulkit Samrat plays Robin Singh, the cop who has been assigned the case of this looteri bride and he is on her trail, willing to go to any lengths to find her and put her in jail! Rajkummar Rao is Sonu Shehrawat and Varun Sharma plays Manjot, both of them are the innocuous, foolish yet adorable dulhas who get ripped by Dolly. After being cheated by their dulhan, the two with Robin’s help try to pin down the con woman. But do they succeed? You’ll have to watch the film to find that out!

What’s hot

When Arbaaz Khan promised his fans a fun, entertaining comic ride, he worked hard to deliver. Casting Sonam as the con runaway bride was a good decision as she was true to the part she played. Rajkummar and Varun bring two very different characters to the table and their performances work brilliantly in tandem. Pulkit’s character of the slick cop is designed on the lines of Salman Khan’s character in the Dabangg franchise; a part he plays earnestly and makes his own! Special mention to Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub and Archana Puran Singh as without their performances DKD wouldn’t worked like a smooth running machine. The casting director of Dolly Ki Doli has done a spectacular job. I loved how the songs moved the story forward, not block it awkwardly. The writing by Umashankar Singh is fresh, witty and it never gets boring. Abhishek Dogra gives a decent directorial debut but there is scope for improvement. The best thing about DKD is the climax, it is unconventional, you do not see it coming. It unpredictability makes you feel satisfied after you walk out of the theatre. The crisp run-time of DKD works in its favour.

What’s not

Although the film is a breezy entertainer that never leaves you bored, the story-telling could have been tighter. Like Saif Ali Khan’s cameo in the film; it didn’t fit in the script of the film and Saif was too corny for the part he played even though it was that of a Prince. I would have loved to see Salman in a cameo. Sonam acts her part well but in certain situations I wanted an actress of higher caliber to be Dolly. The moral of this story is a little problematic even though it makes for a nice twist but you will understand that only after you have seen the film.

What to do

If you want to begin the coming long weekend on a fun note, don’t miss this film!

Srishti says, “ I am thoroughly enjoying Dolly Ki Doli so far. Sonam Kapoor is a revelation, she shows immense potential to do diverse roles. Adding to Sonam’s performance is the ensemble cast, especially Rajkummar Rao and Varun Sharma who are absolutely delightful as the innocent dulhas! The plot is fresh and the treatment of the same by Abhishek Dogra is fairly decent. I don’t like the story getting distracted by songs, but such is not the case with DKD. Malaika’s Fashion Khatam is awesome and Sonam’s effervescence in Phatte Tak Nachna is great. There hasn’t been much of Pulkit Samrat but from whatever there has been till the interval, has been promising. The interval had left me at quite an intriguing cliff hanger. I am at the edge of my seat waiting for the next half to begin.”

The actress was recently in Dubai with Team Dolly promoting her film which releases tomorrow…

Sonam Kapoor and her Dolly Ki Doli team were recently in Dubai promoting the film. Sonam along with her three dulhas- Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma and Rajkummar Rao- and her producers Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora Khan and director Abhishek Dogra, attended the special screening of her film in Dubai.

Sonam was dressed in an Ashi Studio number and she teamed it with pink embellished Manolo Blahnik pumps. Sonam punctuated her look with subtle solitaire earrings and a stern bun. She was styled by her sister Rhea Kapoor.

This will be her first release this year where she will be seen playing a con woman who dupes men after marrying them. After DKD she will be seen opposite Salman Khan in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. Sonam’s film has already started getting good reviews from the people who have watched it.

Akshay Kumar’s Baby and Sonam Kapoor’s Dolly Ki Doli are the two films, that are ready to battle it out at the box office

Synopsis: Neeraj Pandey tells the story of a special force team led by Ajay Singh Rajput, played by Akshay Kumar, who in a bid to foil a wide scale terror attack, go across different landscapes like Kathmandu, Istanbul, Abu Dhabi, Delhi and Mumbai. overcoming herculean challenges. Will the team Baby manage to protect the country from the evil plan of maniacal leader Maulana Mohammed Rahman?

Why you should watch: The fact that it is a Neeraj Pandey film itself warrants a visit to theatres. Pandey, who had given us gems like A Wednesday and Special 26, is back with yet another hard hitting film, mounted on the bankable shoulders of Akshay Kumar. After Holiday, Khiladi Kumar seems to be playing an army man yet again, but this time around he plays a no nonsense officer. Another exciting thing to look forward is the chemistry between Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher, which worked wonders in Special 26.

Dolly Ki Doli

Director: Abhishek Dogra

Star cast: Sonam Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma

Synopsis: Dolly Ki Doli is the story of a con woman, played by Sonam Kapoor, who robs men by faking her marriage. She meets, pursues and traps young men to marry and on the first night of their wedded life, she makes away with all the money and jewellery. Pulkit Samrat is a cop who is assigned to ferret out the con-team that works and succeeds in these heists. Will Dolly be caught in the act?

Why you should watch: Sonam Kapoor is back after the success of her last film Khoobsurat. While the plot line promises to take you on a fun ride, the trailer suggests that the film will be a whacky comedy. Apart from Sonam, the film also features some wonderful performers like Rajkummar Rao and Pulkit Samrat. It is tempting to go the theatres and see what these young talented actors have in store for us.

So go ahead BollywoodLifers, take your pick for this weekend and enjoy.

The two much anticipated films are going to clash at the box office this coming Friday…

The weekend of January 23, 2015 seems to be a dhamakedaar one with two of the most awaited films releasing together. One is Akshay Kumar’s cop drama Baby, while the other is Sonam Kapoor’s con-woman game Dolly Ki Doli.

While Akshay’s Baby will see him alongside actors Tapsee Pannu, Madhurima Tuli, Anupam Kher, Karan Wahi, Sushant Singh, Danny Denzongpa and others, Sonam’s DKD will have Rajkummar Rao, Varun Sharma and Pulkit Samrat alongside her. While one film is directed by superhit director Neeraj Pandey who has given us films like Special 26 and A Wednesday, the other has been produced by superhit producer Arbaaz Khan who is famous for investing in films like Dabangg and Dabangg 2.

So it seems you folks are more eager to watch Akki in his action avatar more than Sonam in her con-woman avatar. Wethinks both the movies should have a decent footfall at the theatres as both of them are of very different genres. What do you think BollywoodLifers?

Here’s the fourth song from the upcoming Arbaaz Khan film…

The makers of Dolly Ki Doli have come up with another song from the film, Mere naina kafir hogaye. The film stars Sonam Kapoor in the lead with Rajkummar Rao, Varun Sharma and Pulkit Samrat opposite her. The song sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan on Sajid-Wajid’s composition has been penned by Kumaar.

Highlights:

-Rahat’s voice is so melodious that you get mesmerized in the lovely verses.

-Pulkit looks handsome in both the looks that he has donned in the song (with and without a moustache.)

-The chemistry between Sonam and Pulkit is not that great. The two seem a bit mismatched especially because Sonam seems taller than Pulkit in most of the frames.

-The cinematography is that of a wedding in progress and it has been shot very beautifully.

Of the many things the song will only always be remembered as one of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan‘s fantastic rendition. So go ahead BollywoodLifers, check out this video of the song and let us know how you liked it.

The three along with Pulkit Samrat will seen in Arbaaz Khan’s upcoming flick…

Khoobsurat actress Sonam Kapoor is known for her peppy and friendly ways. The actress gets along with her co-stars really well. But she is not the only friendly star on the sets of Dolly Ki Doli. Apparently, her co-stars from the film have left her far behind.

What we recently hear is that the Rajkummar Rao and Varun Sharma got along with each other like house on fire. There was never a dull moment when they were around. A source close to the team said, “Pulkit and Varun know each other since a long time, but Rajkummar also got along with them from the very first day. In fact Rajkummar and Varun bonded like they have known each other since many years and when they used to be around everyone had to be careful to not fall for anything they said as they would keep pulling someone or the other’s leg on the sets. They would also help each other in their dialogues and scenes.” Though in the film, they are competing with each other for Sonam, off-screen they were stuck at the hip with each other.

Produced by Arbaaz Khan, Dolly Ki Doli seems to have a lot of surprises in store for audiences and it is the first time that Sonam Kapoor will be playing the role of a con girl. The quirky promos of the film have really had our interest piqued and we can’t wait for the 23rd of Jan when the film releases.